With so many factors to manage in our daily lives, many of us might forget about the integral role health and systems of government both play. For the people of Flint, Michigan, deliberate neglect, mistrust and abuse of power have led to an atrocious water poisoning at the hands of politicians. Over the course of the past few years, democratic abilities were withheld from citizens and those who protested water discoloration and taste were told the situation was under control. Only now, after details have come to light, has public discourse taken this issue into consideration. Regardless, certain damage has been done to both the people of Flint and their trust.

Further Reading:

ABC News, "A Timeline of the Water Crisis in Flint, Michigan"

The LA Times, "The political coup behind the Flint water crisis"

CNN, "Flint water crisis: EPA regional administrator resigns"

NBC News, "Michigan Governor Has No Plan to Remove Flint Pipes"

Counter Current News, "Navajo Water Supply is Poisoned Worse Than Flint, but 'No One Cares Because They're Native American'"